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Yes, Natively offers a genuinely free plan with no time limits. You get full access to AI app generation, real device testing, and complete source code. However, most "free" app builders have significant limitations—they either restrict publishing, add mandatory branding, limit features, or are only free for a trial period. Natively's free plan is permanent and includes the core features you need to build and test apps.

Most free app builders have catches: (1) You can't publish to app stores without upgrading, (2) Your app displays their branding/ads, (3) You don't get access to the source code, (4) Essential features are locked behind paywalls, (5) Limited data storage or API calls, (6) "Free" is actually just a short trial. With Natively, the main limitation is that you need to upgrade to publish to app stores and remove our watermark—but you get full development capabilities for free.

With most platforms, no. Nearly all "free" app builders require a paid plan to publish to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Natively follows this model—our free plan lets you build and test fully functional apps, but you need our Starter plan ($32/month) to publish. This is standard across the industry because app store submissions require ongoing maintenance and support. Additionally, you'll need to pay Apple ($99/year) and Google ($25 one-time) for developer accounts.

Upgrade when you're ready to: (1) Publish your app to the App Store or Google Play Store, (2) Remove the "Built with Natively" branding, (3) Launch your app publicly to users, (4) Make money from your app, (5) Need priority support, or (6) Hit the free plan's build limits. Many users build and perfect their entire app on the free plan and upgrade only when they're ready to launch. This lets you validate your idea with zero financial risk.

Unlike most competitors, Natively gives you: (1) Full source code access (most don't), (2) AI-powered app generation (most use drag-and-drop only), (3) Real native iOS and Android apps (not web wrappers), (4) No project limits (many limit to 1-3 projects), (5) Unlimited testing on real devices, (6) No time restrictions (truly free forever). The main limitations are publishing and branding removal, which is standard across all platforms.

Yes, many do. Common hidden costs include: mandatory paid plans to access basic features ($50-200/month), transaction fees on sales (2-5%), charges for templates or plugins ($50-500), scaling costs as users grow ($100-1,000/month), and expensive upgrades for publishing rights. Natively is transparent: our free plan is free forever, and paid plans start at just $32/month with no transaction fees or hidden charges.

Yes, with the right tool. Natively's free plan gives you professional-grade features including AI generation, native code, and full customization. You can build a complete, functional app that's ready for users. The only difference between free and paid is publishing rights and branding. Many successful apps started on our free plan and upgraded only when ready to launch publicly.

You keep full access to your app and source code regardless of plan changes. If you upgrade, you gain additional features immediately. If you downgrade, you keep your app and code but lose access to premium features like priority support. Unlike some platforms that lock your data or code, Natively gives you complete ownership—you can even export your code and host it yourself if you want.